THQ Closes Homefront Development Studio

Homefront released earlier this year to a host of mixed reviews. While it did have an intriguing story and setting, it was just way too short and had some very dated graphics. Well it seems the sales figures have spoken, and THQ have taken action.

Yesterday, THQ announced that they have close both their internal UK studio, as well as Kaos Studios, makers of Homefront. Fans can breathe a sigh of relief though, as the franchise is not yet dead and will be shifted to THQ’s Montreal studio.

This comes after THQ announced a “strategic realignment” of resources. The full statement can be seen below.

THQ confirmed today that it has made a strategic realignment within its internal studio structure and is in the process of closing two locations: the company’s UK studio and KAOS studio in New York. Both studios’ employees have been informed.

THQ continues its strategy of aligning the best industry talent with the company’s marquee franchises. The Montreal studio will take over product development and overall creative management for the Homefront franchise. The Montreal studio actively collaborated with KAOS on Homefront.

The company continues to strengthen its internal creative development expertise and is actively hiring in many of its internal studios, including Montreal and Vancouver, Canada, as well as Austin, Texas. THQ’s UK studio and KAOS employees will have the opportunity to interview for open positions with the company globally.

I am happy that the Homefront franchise will get a second chance to attempt to make an impression on the FPS market, though I have a feeling that if a good sequel is not made, Homefront will quickly become a memory of the past. Holding thumbs for something special.